Glossary

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Major Area of Concentration

The CIP code of the continuing education program major or the continuing education focus. The former takes precedence over the latter. All major codes in continuing education programs must match to a Coordinating Board-approved program in the Education and Training Clearinghouse Technical Program Inventory for the institution (district). If the student is not enrolled in a continuing education program, the institution chooses the CIP of the courses involving the most contact hours as the educational focus.